2 Staten Island churches will host annual seasonal events

Bethel United Methodist Church, on Amboy Road in Tottenville, will celebrate spring and Mother's Day at its annual Springtime Festival, to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 10th and 11th. This festival will feature a pot roast dinner, a homemade bake sale table featuring fruit breads and pies, springtime plants and a flea market.

The festival runs on May 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday evening the pot roast dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations for the dinner are a must and can be made in advance by calling 718-356-8453. Prices for dinner are $12 for adults and $8 for children. Baked goods and plants will also be available for purchase Friday evening.

On May 11, the festival starts at 8 a.m. and continues to 4 p.m. The morning kicks off with breakfast that will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. Starting at 12:30 p.m., the kitchen opens for lunch. The menu will feature pulled-pork sandwiches with homemade salads, and hot dogs. An outdoor flea market and bake sale will take place all day as well as a plant sale, which will include hanging baskets and plants for the garden. Free coffee will be served both days.

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Faith United Methodist Church, on Heberton Avenue, Port Richmond, will host a "Hats on Parade Tea Party" on May 11 from noon to 4 p.m. The tea party will include a High Tea, a surprise "celebrity" guest, an auction, a silent auction, games, music and "Fancy Hat" contests for prizes. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite hat.

Tickets are being sold in advance and can be reserved by calling 718-816-8453. A donation of $20 is suggested, and one can of food for the church's food pantry would be appreciated. For more information the church office can be reached at 718-273-9666.